Which of the following is false of deviant communities?
A)Joining a deviant community closes one off from conventional society and tends to solidify deviant careers.
B)Subcultural norms and values reinforce the deviant label both inside and outside the deviant group,thus reinforcing deviant behavior.
C)Disapproval of an individual member from the outgroup may only enhance one's status within the in group.
D)Deviant communities are often indistinguishable from normative society to outsiders.

Question

Which of the following is false of deviant communities?
A)Joining a deviant community closes one off from conventional society and tends to solidify deviant careers.
B)Subcultural norms and values reinforce the deviant label both inside and outside the deviant group,thus reinforcing deviant behavior.
C)Disapproval of an individual member from the out­group may only enhance one's status within the in­ group.
D)Deviant communities are often indistinguishable from normative society to outsiders.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Deviant communities are often distinguishable from normative society, as they have their own unique set of norms, values, and symbols that set them apart. They are also often seen as a threat or a challenge to the dominant social order, which further sets them apart from mainstream society.

Which of the Following Is False of Deviant Communities